B1 Writing · Lesson 14

Write an Email Applying for a Course

Learn to write a formal course application that presents your background, motivation, relevant experience, and practical questions.

B1Formal application email25 min110–120 words
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Explanation · 1 / 4

Study the structure and model before completing the three exercises.

Write a convincing B1 application email with a formal opening, clear purpose, background, motivation, relevant experience, questions, and professional closing.

Model text

Dear Course Coordinator, I am writing to apply for your six-week digital marketing course starting in October. I currently work in customer support, but I would like to develop practical marketing skills and understand online advertising better. I have some experience managing social media pages for a project, although I have never studied marketing formally. The evening schedule would suit me because I work during the day. I am especially interested in content planning, online campaigns, and basic analytics because these skills could help me move into a new role. Could you please confirm whether beginners are accepted and if students need to bring their own laptops? I would be very interested in joining the course. Kind regards, Maria Costa

How to write

1
Use a formal greeting and say what you are applying for

I am writing to apply for...

2
Give your current background

I currently...

3
Explain your motivation

I would like to develop...

4
Mention relevant experience or strengths

I have some experience...

5
Ask practical questions and close professionally

although...

Useful phrases

I am writing to apply for...
I currently...
I would like to develop...
I have some experience...
although...
I am especially interested in...
because...
Could you please confirm...?
I would be very interested in...
Kind regards,

Language focus

Build connected B1 writing:

Use clear topic sentences and support them with specific details.

Connect ideas with words such as because, however, for example, although, finally when they fit the task.

Develop, do not only list:

Explain why, add an example, or show a result.

Use a mix of simple and longer sentences, but keep every sentence easy to understand.

Remember:
At B1, your reader should be able to follow the text from beginning to end without guessing how the ideas connect.
Specific details and reasons make your writing stronger than general statements.
Exercises:
Exercise 1 · Language

Choose the best B1 language

Choose natural language that fits this writing task.

Practise useful language.
Exercise 1 · 2 / 4

You need at least 5 correct answers out of 6 to complete this exercise.

1
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
2
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
3
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
4
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
5
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
6
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
Exercise 2 · Structure

Build the text in a clear order

Choose the clearest organisation for this type of B1 writing.

Practise the five-step structure.
Exercise 2 · 3 / 4

You need at least 5 correct answers out of 6 to complete this exercise.

1
What should you do first?
2
What is the best second step?
3
Which step belongs in the middle of the text?
4
What should come before the final sentence or closing?
5
What is the best final step?
6
Which order is clearest?
Exercise 3 · Writing

Write an Email Applying for a Course

Learn to write a formal course application that presents your background, motivation, relevant experience, and practical questions.

Complete the fourteenth B1 Writing lesson.
Exercise 3 · 4 / 4

Write about 110–120 words and develop your ideas clearly.

Your task

Write an email applying for a course. Explain your background, motivation, relevant experience, and ask one or two practical questions.

  • Use a formal greeting.
  • State the course/application clearly.
  • Describe your current background.
  • Explain why you want to join.
  • Mention relevant experience or skills.
  • Ask at least one practical question.
  • Use a formal closing.
I am writing to apply for...I currently...I would like to develop...I have some experience...although...I am especially interested in...because...Could you please confirm...?I would be very interested in...Kind regards,
Your writing
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Quick check
Write about 110–120 words
State the application clearly
Give background information
Explain motivation
Mention experience or skills
Ask at least one question
Use a formal closing
Use clear complete sentences and connected ideas
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